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Clonidine shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Clonidine products are in shortage in Canada (4 of 9 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
In shortage since
Mar 10, 2017
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.
Reports by product
Active shortageTEVA-CLONIDINE
0.025MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02304163 · since Aug 2, 2023, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageAPO-CLONIDINE TAB 0.1MG
.1MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00868949 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageAPO-CLONIDINE TAB 0.2MG
.2MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00868957 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageAPO-CLONIDINE
0.025MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02248732 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-CLONIDINE
0.2MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02046148 · ended May 7, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-CLONIDINE
0.1MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02046121 · ended May 7, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedSANDOZ CLONIDINE
0.1MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02515784 · ended May 7, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedSANDOZ CLONIDINE
0.1MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02515784 · ended Apr 2, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
ResolvedMAR-CLONIDINE
0.025MG · TABLET · MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02524198 · ended Mar 11, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedSANDOZ CLONIDINE
0.1MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02515784 · ended Mar 1, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
ResolvedJAMP CLONIDINE
0.025MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02528207 · ended Jan 31, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-CLONIDINE
0.2MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02046148 · ended Sep 30, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 19 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Clonidine is currently affected by 4 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by TEVA CANADA LIMITED, APOTEX INC.
The reported cause is: disruption of the manufacture of the drug. Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.
If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.
Clonidine is classified under “ANTIADRENERGIC AGENTS, CENTRALLY ACTING” (ATC C02AC).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Clonidine be back in stock in Canada?
Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.
Why is Clonidine in shortage?
See the reports above; manufacturers must state a reason (most commonly manufacturing disruption or a surge in demand) when filing with Health Canada.
What can my pharmacist do about it?
Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.
Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports
Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.